“we had a special bond and I miss you a lot. I remember hating to go to school Saturdays but would end up staying for hours afterwards just talking to...Read More »
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Tiffany Glass Glass - CA - Friend

“I just happened to think about Lisle tonight and I just wanted his family to know that he is not forgotten and I wish you all well.
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Tiffany Glass - Cerritos, CA

“I was deeply saddened when I heard that my teacher from AADA Had passed away! I thought he was a very personable man and so talented!
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4 of 16 | Posted by: Melissa kingery - Austin, TX

“I did not know Mr. Wilson, but "That's My Mama" is one of my all-time favorite shows. He was so funny. I hope he is resting in peace.
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6 of 16 | Posted by: Tuesdae

“Every Saturday I would get up and go to vocal coaching class with. He was the only reason I would get up on a Saturday morning and get it done, I...Read More »
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7 of 16 | Posted by: Tiffany Glass - Cerritos, CA

“Lisle was a great man among men. A man who was there to help others on a 24/7 basis. I taught vocal coaching with Lisle at the Academy of Radio...Read More »
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8 of 16 | Posted by: Marvin - Huntington Beach, CA

“Messsage to the Wilson family: I have such fond memories of my cousin Lisle. First, I never heard Lisle say a harsh word against anyone. Lisle...Read More »
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9 of 16 | Posted by: Richard Ferguson - Levittown, PA

“I've known about Lisle's death for several months now but still have not been able to wrap my mind around the reality that he is gone. I can picture...Read More »
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10 of 16 | Posted by: Margaret Case

“Lisle was an all around amazing man. He was my vocal coach, mentor, and friend at the ARB. Lisle took time with the students he tought making sure...Read More »
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11 of 16 | Posted by: Chase Daniels - CA

“Mr. Wilson was my teacher at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena in 1982-84. I had tremendous respect for him and am honored to have...Read More »
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12 of 16 | Posted by: Jeanne Elich Koontz - Henderson, NV

“Lisle was my vocal and speech coach at the Academy of Radio Broadcasting in 1994-95. He had a wonderfully sunny attitude and was a truly great...Read More »
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13 of 16 | Posted by: Justin Levine - Playa Del Rey, CA

“Lisle was my older brother. We all looked up to him.
I remember he use to make films with our cousins Karl and Richie. At that time he was more...Read More »
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14 of 16 | Posted by: Harry Wilson - Washington, NJ

“I remember back in 1964, Lisle would come in late at night following classes at AADA. I'd be the only one of his four brothers still awake. When he...Read More »
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Mark Wilson - East Patchogue, NY

“We worked in NY with at East River Players with Mical Whitaker, and I had the opportunity to teach an acting class at AADA West in CA. He shall be...Read More »
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16 of 16 | Posted by: David Downing - LA, CA - friend

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I wish I could label my relationship to Mr. Wilson as "fan", as I never met him. I recently saw Mr. Wilson in the Brian DePalma film "Sisters" with Margot Kidder and Jennifer Salt. The film is shown every once in a while on Turner Classic Movies. He truck me instantly from the first scene he was in. What an amazing performance he gave in the film, and I can only imagine that he remained a true professional the remainder

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I wish I could label my relationship to Mr. Wilson as "fan", as I never met him. I recently saw Mr. Wilson in the Brian DePalma film "Sisters" with Margot Kidder and Jennifer Salt. The film is shown every once in a while on Turner Classic Movies. He truck me instantly from the first scene he was in. What an amazing performance he gave in the film, and I can only imagine that he remained a true professional the remainder of his life, based on the memories I've read shared here. And although it's somewhat inappropriate to post here, what a very handsome man he was, indeed. I'm sure he won't mind that I wrote that.

Posted by: Lee S - Nashville, TN - Friend Jun 01, 2016

we had a special bond and I miss you a lot. I remember hating to go to school Saturdays but would end up staying for hours afterwards just talking to you. I will always cherish that DVD you made for me. I wish your family the best and may you rest in peace.

I just happened to think about Lisle tonight and I just wanted his family to know that he is not forgotten and I wish you all well.

Posted by: Tiffany Glass - Cerritos, CA - friend Jul 03, 2015

I was deeply saddened when I heard that my teacher from AADA Had passed away! I thought he was a very personable man and so talented!

Posted by: Melissa kingery - Austin, TX Aug 19, 2014

I'm just a huge fan. What a great actor. Rest in Paradise.

Posted by: Shawneen C Hicks - Cleveland, OH - Fan Sep 08, 2012

I did not know Mr. Wilson, but "That's My Mama" is one of my all-time favorite shows. He was so funny. I hope he is resting in peace.

Posted by: Tuesdae Sep 24, 2011

Every Saturday I would get up and go to vocal coaching class with. He was the only reason I would get up on a Saturday morning and get it done, I hate school or work on a Saturday but he always made it worth it. My intention every week was to go and leave as soon as it was over but I
Would end up staying and talking to him for hours.I told him how much of a 70's junkie

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Every Saturday I would get up and go to vocal coaching class with. He was the only reason I would get up on a Saturday morning and get it done, I hate school or work on a Saturday but he always made it worth it. My intention every week was to go and leave as soon as it was over but I
Would end up staying and talking to him for hours.I told him how much of a 70's junkie I was and how I used to watch his show as a kid and he brought me some autographed DVD 's of "That's My Mama". I really was shocked when I found out and I'm heart broken over it. I really loved him and I miss him very very much.

Posted by: Tiffany Glass - Cerritos, CA - Friend/student Aug 27, 2011

Lisle was a great man among men. A man who was there to help others on a 24/7 basis. I taught vocal coaching with Lisle at the Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting. He was a gentleman, a scholar, a colleague and a friend. He will be missed by so many. His students have much to be proud of to be taught by such an accomplished individual. As for me...I am grateful to have had the honor to work with him.

Posted by: Marvin - Huntington Beach, CA - Colleague May 15, 2011

Messsage to the Wilson family: I have such fond memories of my cousin Lisle. First, I never heard Lisle say a harsh word against anyone. Lisle was so very easy going. As we all know, Lisle had a passion for the art of Film making. When we were teenagers Lisle and my older brother Carl (now deceased) enticed me and we decided to make a movie. It was shot in 8mm. Carl was the Director and it stared Lisle Wilson

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Messsage to the Wilson family: I have such fond memories of my cousin Lisle. First, I never heard Lisle say a harsh word against anyone. Lisle was so very easy going. As we all know, Lisle had a passion for the art of Film making. When we were teenagers Lisle and my older brother Carl (now deceased) enticed me and we decided to make a movie. It was shot in 8mm. Carl was the Director and it stared Lisle Wilson and myself. However, Lisle was the driving force in getting this film completed. Rain or shine, Lisle was up early working on the sript. His passion was contagious. Carl and I were always available when Lisle said, lets go. We all were very happy and proud of ourselves when the picture was completed. In fact, Lisle decided that we would form our own company. He called it: RILICA Pictures. May God Bless Lisle and his family. Mark, Harry and the Wilson family, lets please see if we can all re-connect once again.

Posted by: Richard Ferguson - Levittown, PA - Cousin Dec 14, 2010

I've known about Lisle's death for several months now but still have not been able to wrap my mind around the reality that he is gone. I can picture his face so clearly, hear his voice, see his wonderful smile - A man with so much life and love in him can't be gone. Lisle was first my director at AADA/West. After graduation, he became my acting teacher but most of all, Lisle was my dear friend. Lisle always conducted

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I've known about Lisle's death for several months now but still have not been able to wrap my mind around the reality that he is gone. I can picture his face so clearly, hear his voice, see his wonderful smile - A man with so much life and love in him can't be gone. Lisle was first my director at AADA/West. After graduation, he became my acting teacher but most of all, Lisle was my dear friend. Lisle always conducted himself with grace and class, no matter the situation. Even when those he thought were friends betrayed him, Lisle showed himself to be a true gentleman. A gentle man. Lisle loved life and took great pleasure in the small things that others overlooked. I remember during rehearsals for "To Be Young, Gifted and Black", Lisle and I were sitting outside on one of the benches at school. All of sudden, Lisle held up a can of Diet Coke which had recently burst onto the market and said, "Have you tried this, Margaret? It's great! Those people at Coke are geniuses!" Lisle was a loyal friend and although we didn't have the opportunity to see each other as often as we'd have liked, I always knew that Lisle was there, should I ever need his wise counsel or just to chat with an old friend. He adored his wife, Jackie, and spoke of her with a light in his eyes. Jackie - Your husband was loved and respected by so many. I send you my love and deepest sympathies at your inconceivable loss. May God bless you and keep you now and always.

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